Blackhawks Breakaway

Mailbag: How many Blackhawks will be traded before the deadline?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau answer your mailbag questions. How many players will get moved before the trade deadline? What's a realistic timeline of the Blackhawks playing competitive hockey? Any chance Alex DeBrincat returns to Chicago? What's the potential market for Patrick Kane after the Bo Horvat trade? The guys answer all that and much more.0:00 - Who are some names to keep an eye on in the late first round/early second round in 2023?7:30 - How many Blackhawks will get moved before the deadline?11:27 - What's the potential trade market for Patrick Kane?18:34 - If the Blackhawks get Connor Bedard, what's a realistic timeline of the Blackhawks playing competitive hockey again?28:28 - Is there a chance Auston Matthews to the Blackhawks in 2024 can actually happen?40:00 - Other than Kevin Korchinski, which Blackhawks defenseman prospect has the highest ceiling at the NHL level?43:23 - Could the Blackhawks look to keep Max Domi around?48:08 - NHL Skills Competition talk

The complicated legacy of Bobby Hull, who dies at 84

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the passing of Bobby Hull, who's the all-time leading goal scorer in franchise history. The guys weigh in on his complicated legacy.

Which Blackhawks outside of Kane and Toews could garner trade interest?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau on the Blackhawks winning seven of their last 10 games and whether there's no tanking in the NHL. The guys also talk about Jaxson Stauber's first two NHL starts and where he fits into the depth chart moving forward. Plus, the latest update on Alex Stalock and which Blackhawks outside of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews could garner trade interest?0:00 - No tanking? Blackhawks win 7 of 10 games2:22 - Patrick Kane was flying against Calgary5:00 - Thoughts on Jaxson Stauber and where he might fit into the depth chart moving forward12:25 - The latest on Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock17:43 - Outside of Kane and Toews, which other Blackhawks could garner trade interest?

Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson joins the pregame show for interview

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau break down Sunday's snoozefest against Los Angeles. The guys also talk about Patrick Kane going back-to-back games without a shot on goal, the Tyler Johnson injury and why the Blackhawks haven't gotten many power plays lately. Plus, the full interview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson from the pregame show and reacting to his comments.00:00 - Breaking down Sunday's snoozefest3:52 - Why aren't the Blackhawks getting power plays?8:40 - Tyler Johnson reaggravates ankle injury18:20 - Full interview with Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson on pregame show27:20 - Reacting to Davidson's comments38:21 - What the heck is going on in Vancouver?

Are the Blackhawks ruining the tank?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about whether the Blackhawks are screwing up the tank after winning five of six games. They also discuss Seth Jones turning a corner, the decision to reassign Lukas Reichel to Rockford and why the NHL should move away from a hard salary cap. Plus, the guys react to the Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews sit-down interviews and what the market could be for them at the trade deadline.0:00 - Are the Blackhawks ruining the tank?6:06 - Seth Jones is turning a corner13:43 - Reaction to Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews sit-down interviews30:24 - What could the market be for Toews?37:40 - Why the NHL should move away from a hard salary cap46:14 - Agree or disagree with the decision to send Lukas Reichel back to Rockford?

1-on-1 exclusive: Jonathan Toews trying to enjoy being Blackhawk for ’as long as I can’

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis goes 1-on-1 with Jonathan Toews to discuss his potential future ahead of the March 3 trade deadline, why he's trying to soak in being a Blackhawk for as long as he can, how much he talks to Patrick Kane about the future, whether he thinks Luke Richardson is the right head coach for Chicago's rebuild and much more.00:00 - Toews on the morale after stringing together consecutive wins1:49 - Toews on how mentally challenging this season has been for him3:49 - Toews on what his conversations with GM Kyle Davidson will be like5:00 - Toews on whether Patrick Kane's decision about the future could affect his6:50 - Toews on how he's embraced mentorship role as captain9:14 - Toews on the job Luke Richardson has done and whether he's the right coach for the rebuild11:09 - Toews on whether he's enjoying the process of soaking in every moment this season

1-on-1 exclusive: Patrick Kane expects to meet with GM Kyle Davidson soon about future

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle goes 1-on-1 with Patrick Kane to discuss his injury status, future as the March 3 trade deadline approaches, how good Connor Bedard is, how much he talks to Jonathan Toews about the future and much more.00:00 - Kane on Lukas Reichel looking like a different player4:20 - Kane on his lower-body injury5:30 - Kane on just how good Connor Bedard is8:30 - Kane on how he's handled the mental challenge of losing9:30 - Kane on trying to stay in the moment, conversations with agent and GM Kyle Davidson11:14 - Kane on whether he talks to Toews about the future14:17 - Kane on the support Amanda has given him as he prepares to make decision about future

Patrick Kane injury update and Lukas Reichel is starting to pop

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis provide an injury update on Patrick Kane and weigh in on Lukas Reichel's impressive weekend. Plus, Alex Stalock continues to shine, emergency goaltender Scott Foster makes an appearance at practice and legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech shows off his skills in net.0:40 - Patrick Kane injury update6:15 - Lukas Reichel's impressive weekend16:25 - Could Alex Stalock generate trade interest at the deadline?18:50 - Tankathon Talk22:00 - Scott Foster makes a return

Interview with Rockford GM Mark Bernard on state of IceHogs

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau interview Rockford IceHogs president and general manager Mark Bernard. What does it mean to him to be inducted into the ECHL Hall of Fame? Why is Rockford having so much success this season? How is Lukas Reichel's development going? How important has it been to surround the younger players with veterans? Is Arvid Soderblom the real deal? How different is the pipeline today compared to a year ago? Bernard answers all that and more.00:00 - Bernard on his upcoming induction into the ECHL Hall of Fame3:40 - What's been working so well for Rockford this season?5:49 - Bernard on the importance of surrounding younger players with veterans11:46 - The biggest transition from AHL to NHL16:00 - The story of Bernard signing himself to a PTO with Rockford20:00 - Why Bernard believes Arvid Soderblom is the real deal24:30 - How is Lukas Reichel's development going?28:07 - Bernard on how different the pipeline is today compared to a year ago

Does Ian Mitchell have a future with the Blackhawks?

On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle, Charlie Roumeliotis and James Neveau talk about the losing taking a mental toll on the Blackhawks and whether Ian Mitchell has a future with the Blackhawks. Plus, the guys discuss Hockey Night in Canada's report about Max Domi really liking it in Chicago and his potential future, the Edmonton Oilers reportedly being interested in Jake McCabe, an injury update on Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach, an explanation of the NHL's lottery odds system and more.1:33 - How the Blackhawks are trying to stay positive as losses continue to pile up10:41 - Does Ian Mitchell have a future with the Blackhawks?17:40 - Does Max Domi want to be in Chicago long-term?23:26 - Edmonton Oilers reportedly interested in Jake McCabe27:00 - Injury update on Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach30:18 - What did you think of Blackhawks fans starting the wave at the United Center?33:30 - Connor Bedard is the slam dunk No. 1 overall pick, right?36:55 - An explanation of the NHL's lottery odds system